Japan factory output seen up, core inflation near five-year highs

(Reuters) - Growth in Japan's factory output likely accelerated in January and core inflation hovered near five-year highs, a Reuters poll showed, underscoring the ongoing economic recovery despite fears that momentum may soon start to fade.

Japan inflation quickens to over 5-year high, output rebounds

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer inflation rose at the fastest pace in more than five years in December and the job market improved, encouraging signs for the Bank of Japan as it seeks to vanquish deflation with aggressive money printing.

Unexpected fall in Japanese industrial output

Japan's industrial output unexpectedly fell in February, due to lower overseas demand for cars and electronic goods, official figures have shown.